>>> [!note] Migrated issue <!-- Drupal.org comment --> <!-- Migrated from issue #3421786. --> Reported by: [tyler36](https://www.drupal.org/user/3660893) >>> <h2>Drupal version</h2> <p>n/a</p> <h2>Drupal Rector version</h2> <p>n/a</p> <h2>Problem / Motivation</h2> <p>"One-time only - Setting up repository for the first time" instruction are wrong and result in error.<br> Marking as major because it prevents developers from contributing and progressing. </p> <p>## Test<br> 1. Visit <a href="https://www.drupal.org/project/rector/git-instructions">https://www.drupal.org/project/rector/git-instructions</a><br> 2. Follow guide under "Setting up repository for the first time"</p> <p>```shell<br> $ git clone <a href="https://git.drupalcode.org/project/rector.git">https://git.drupalcode.org/project/rector.git</a><br> Cloning into 'rector'...<br> warning: You appear to have cloned an empty repository.<br> ```</p>